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Starfish Mermaid Cake

Starfish Mermaid Cake

August 3, 2019

Mythical mermaids are always captivating. This elegant figure in all her splendour is dressing her gorgeous tresses with her starfish friends.

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Petal Fairies

Petal Fairies

July 2, 2019

Inspired by mixed media fashion illustrations, this fairy cake combines painting and petal dresses.

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Bucket & Spade Mini Cakes

Bucket & Spade Mini Cakes

July 2, 2019

Celebrate the summer sunshine with a nostalgic beach day treat.

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Doodle Cakes

Doodle Cakes

June 29, 2019

Children love colouring so why not get them involved in sugarcraft by inviting them to colour in a celebration cake. Here’s a great project by Karen Taylor that you can follow to create your own doodle cake.

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Wafer Paper Rose Tutorial

Wafer Paper Rose Tutorial

April 8, 2019

Wafer paper roses are easy to make, require very few tools and add an impressive finishing touch to celebration cakes. Find out how to make your own with Pamela McCaffrey, one of the cake artists behind Designer Cake Decorating.

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Cherry Blossom Sugar Flower Tutorial

Cherry Blossom Sugar Flower Tutorial

March 8, 2019

Pretty pink cherry blossoms work perfectly as sweet little filler flowers or as the flowing focal point of a spring cake. Follow these simple steps to make your own.

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Dotty Dog Modelling Tutorial

Dotty Dog Modelling Tutorial

January 18, 2019

Follow these simple steps to make your own lovable dog using SK Sugar Dough.

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Cute Cat Modelling Tutorial

Cute Cat Modelling Tutorial

January 18, 2019

Create your own feline friend from sugar following these simple steps. To recreate your own pet simply mix your own Sugar Dough colours and add any additional markings using a food colour pen.

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Rocket To The Moon Cake

Rocket To The Moon Cake

December 8, 2018

In honour of this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert we’ve got a free rocket man project. Learn a variety of painting techniques to help you make cakes which are out of this world.

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Creepy Cookies

Creepy Cookies

October 21, 2018

These skeleton cookies are super simple and great for trick or treaters. Use a monochrome colour scheme for a classic look or go wild with colours and piping for some Day of the Dead fun!

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Bear Macaroons Project

Bear Macaroons Project

October 13, 2018

These macaroons are perfect for party favours, dessert tables or adorable edible gifts. Follow the instructions to make a pack of lovable bears.

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Kawaii Ghost Cake Topper

Kawaii Ghost Cake Topper

October 11, 2018

Dare to be different this Halloween with a frightfully cute kawaii ghost made using simple and effective modelling techniques.

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